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SYSTEM OF ARABIAN HORSE lAMiNO, 

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Entered accordinjr to Act of Conprres'5 in the year 1839, by 
Dr. M. L. BYRN^, in theCleili's Office of the Dis. Court 
of the U. S. for the Southern Diatikt of N. Y. 

THE MAGIC MIRROR, 

OB, , 

THE ART OF 

ORNAMENTING GLASS. 



This easy and cheap process of ornamenting glass 
with Paper is a pleasing and profitable employment. 
A thin paper is best, although you can use Litho- 
graphs, Pijotographs, Steel JPlatea, Woodcuts, Pen 
or Pencil Writing, or in fact almost anything on 
paper. By this process you do not transfer the copy 
Irom the paper, but let the paper remain on the 
glass, and it forms a beautiful frosting. 

Prepare the glass by applying a thin coat of the 
preparation with a brush ; let it stand a day, or 
until it is dry, keeping it from the dust, then apply 
the preparation to the glass the second time, spread- 
ing it on thick. Let it stand 15 or 20 minutes, then 
place the copy smoothly on the glass, pressing it 
down firmly so as to exclude the air. If the paper 
is very thick, thin it on the back after you fasten 
it to the glas3 with a tooth or nail-brush, dipping 
the brush in water enough to keep the paper 
moist while you are thinning it. If you make the 
paper rough in ihinning it, use a fine sand-paper to 
Emooth it ; then let it dry and get firmly set to the 
glass ; then apply the preparation on the back to 
make it transparent. 

There is no occasion for rubbing or thinning, un- 
less the paper is thick. 

If you wish to change the shade, place colored 
papers at the back. 



Recipe for Prepauatiox. — One ounce Balsam of 
Fir to one-half ounce Spirits of Turpentine. Mis 
»nd shake well together. 



TECS 

ARABIAN HORSE'TAMER. 



.That obedience to man is a rnVrng principle in the 
nature of the horse ; and therefore, to make him 
obey is not necessary to do violence to him. Thia 
disobedience is in fact forced upon him by conduct 
towards him which does viohnce to his nature. 

That to make h'm obey, it is only ncces-^ary to 
make h\mfuUij comprekcnd what is required of him. 

That he has origiually no conception of his own 
strength or powers ; and, 

Thai, it is the part of wisdom to keep him in ignor- 
ance, which can only be done by mastering him 
without force ; that is, bj kindness. 

That, in (he horse, as well as in man, fear is the 
result of injnorance ; and 

That, therefore, it is only necessary to accustom 
him to any object of which he may at iirst stand in 
dread, to make him lose the sense of fear. Furtlior, 

That th-i best means of accomplishing this end is 
to allow him to examine the dreadful object hiiSi- 
eelf. and in the manner most natural to him. 

All which amounts to just tbis : that the horse is 
an intelligent ere iture, and that the only way to 
develop fully all \\\< powers of usefulness to man 
is to treat hira as such, and; to convince him that his 
master is also his superior dnd his best friend. 

Characteristics of the Horse. 

INDICATIONS OF A HOUSE's DISPOSITION. 

Along, thin neck indicates a good disposition; 
contrarywise if it be short and thick. A broad 
forehead, high between the ears, indicatea a very 
vicious dispoaition. 



THE ARABIAN HORSE-TAMER. 

The horse is unlike the dog, the bull, and most 
other quadrupeds, iu two respects, both of which 
peculiarities run into one tendency. The horse baa 
uo weapons of defence, and hence is more depend- 
ent I ban other animah on his sense of smell for pro- 
tection. 

It is remarkable that, unlike other animals, the 
!ior.*e breathes only through his nostrils, and nob 
through his mouth, like the ox and the dog. 

Mechanical, Medicinal, Psychological. 

Each of these terms is necessary in describing: all 
that is comprehended in the philosophy of taming 
and training horses. The horse, like other anioaals, 
is controlled by memory and the laws of association. 
Hence he must be reached througli one or eich of 
Lis external senses — smelly sight, hearing, and feeling, 
and when they are reached, he may be con. rolled 
by mechanical force, and especially by psychology 
and the laws of association. 

**For the mechanical process you will need a 
strong leather strap, three or four feet in length, 
with a buckle; also a pole (a fishing-rod)-— the 
longer the better. On the end of the pole you may 
wind and fasten a small slip of cloth. 

'• For the medicinal you will need the oil of 
rhodium, oil of cummin, or oil of anise-seed. These 
should be kept in air-tight phials ready for use. — 
Have also in readiness the horse-castor, grated fine. 

*' That which partakes of the psychological you 
will find in your own mind, — your own love, will, 
and wisdom. If you have little or no instinctive 
love for the horse, of course you are not the person 
to control him. Men and women are often found 
who are said to have the natural gift of control- 
lijg the horse ; they love horses from instinct, aa 
it were. The secret in these cases consists in their 
intense love for the horse. If you love the horse, 
you will, you can, but know how to make the 
norse love you. Love in all grades of animals 
has its appropriate language ; and when this Ian- 



THE ARABIAN HORSE TAMER. 

guage is a-^dressed to the horse, it excites love, of 
course. A blow with a whip or club does not coma 
from love, but from combativenes-, and it excites 
combativeness or fear in the horse. If you want to 
make a horse love you (and you must cause him to 
love you if you control him), why, of course, you 
must love him and treat him accordingly. 

•'Study the character of your horse, not the na- 
ture of horses in general, but of the horse you wisli 
10 control. Horses differ in their dispositions lu 
really as men do ; and each one is to be approached, 
attracted, pleased, and controlled accordingly.— 
The organs in our way are Fear and Combativeness, 
and both these functions are excited through th-j 
sense of smell. Observe that these objects against 
which this sense of smell warns the horse differ v:-iy 
much. One object or person may be offensive to 
one horse, another object to another. 

To Catch a Wild Horse. 

" If your horse be in the field, he must ha cor- 
nered;'' drive him into a yard, into the corner 
where he cannot escape. Rub your ha'id"? with th'^ 
oil of cummin, or rhodium ; have your pole, with 
the small piece of cloth wound on the further end. 
which must smell also of the oil. *^pproach hiua 
from the windward, and you may thu.< attract hiru, 
even before he is in ihe reach o! youi.' pole. Pro 
ceed gently until you can reach hi* back with ih^ 
end of your pole. It is precisely as if your ai^n 
were elongated to the length of your pole ; and yoa 
pat him and work and move the [lole over his back, 
gradually and gently approachiiisi his head. Aivl 
thus, by passing the pole up and down his ba.^k, 
and occasionally carrying the end near his no.-:o, h-i 
is attracted by the sense of smell, so that you may 
slowly shorten the distance between you ?v1\q tiia 
horse, until you can with your hand *r:i'i» a iitt.lti oil 
of cummin or rhodium on his nose ; and this done, 
you can with suitable assistance put on the bridlo 
or halter, and thus secure hioL A failure for a few 



tHE ARABIAN HORSE-TAMER. 

times should not discourage you ; repeat the pro- 
cess until you succeed. Aud if you fail with oce 
of the oils, try another. With some horses you may 
eucceed best by mixing equal parts of the oil of 
rhodium and anise-seed. A small quantity of the 
rhodium may be dropped upon the grated castor, 
after it has been sprinkled upon an apple or a lump 
of sugar, and giv^n him to eat ; and robbing his 
nose with either of these oils, and, at the same time, 
breathing into his nostrils, will often work like a 
*' charm." But then it should be borne in mind that 
there is a difference in horses as really as in human 
beings. Horses that have large caution or fear, 
it is, of course, much more difficult to control. But 
the agreeable excitement of the sense of smell over- 
comes the sense of fear ; and fear once subdued, it 
enables you to render your sphere agreeable to the 
horse, so that you may compel him to do your bid- 

i- To Maks a Horse lie down. 

First catch your horse, then .strap the near fore- 
leg up round the arm of the animal ; lead him about 
on three legs until he becomes tired or weary ; he 
will then allow you to handle him anywhere ; then 
attach a strap with a ring to the off fore-fetlock ; to 
this ring fasten another strap, which being brought 
over the horse's back lo the near side, is put through 
the ring on the off' fore-fetlock ; return the end of 
the strap to the near side, keeping fast hold, and 
move the animal on, and pull; he will then be 
thrown upon his knees, when, after struggling some 
time, by gentle usage he will lie down. After un- 
loosing the straps, put him through the same pro- 
cess as before, when the horse will lie down when- 
ever required. 

Uniformity is necessary in our method. It is by 
the repetition, by the constant recurrence of certain 
motions, words, or actions, that we succeed. Many 
fdil for the want of uaiforraity in their method. — 
They are loving aad kind by spells ; then they are 
barsh and cruel. The horse is '' impressed,'' as it is 



THE ARABIAN H0R3E-TAMEB. 

faid, with his master's wishes, when those wished 
are often and uniformij expressed in motions, words 
and deeds! If man needs ''precept upon precept, 
line upon line," &c., in order to learn his lessons 
well, bow much more true is this of the horse, which 
''is below man in consciousness and the reilecUvQ 
faculties. 

Plan of Driving the Wildest Horse. 

Th's is easily effected, by fastening up one foot 
Bend the leg inward, so as to bring the bottom of 
the hoof neatly up to his body, and slip a strap over 
the jo nt, and up, until it is as high as the pastem- 
joint, at which you must have another small strap, 
to which the larger one must be jastened, so as to 
prevent it from slipping down. Your horse now 
stands on three legs, and you can manage him as 
you please, for he can neither kick, rear, run, or do 
anything of a serious nature. This simple operatioa 
will conjiir a vicious horse quicker than any other 
way. 

Teaching a Horse to Pac3. 

Buckle four pound we'ght around the ankles of 
his hind-legs (lead is preferable), ride your horse 
briskly with those weights upon his ankles, at the 
same time twitching each rein of the bridle alter- 
nately, by this means you will immediately throw 
him into a pace. After you have trained him in this 
way to some extent, change your leaded weights for 
something lighter; leather padding, or something 
equal to it will answer the purpose ; let him wear 
these light weights until he is perfectly trained.— 
This process will make a smooth and easy p^cer of 
any horse. 

Horsemanship. 

The rider should, in tho first place, let the horse 
know that he is not afraid or him. Before mount- 
ing a horse, take the rein into the lelt hand, draw 
it tightly, put the lefc foot in the stirrup, and raise 
quickly. When you are seated; press your knees i% 



THE ARABIAN HOUSE-TAMER. 

the saddle, let your leg, from the knee, stand out ; 
tura your toe in and heel out ; sit upright in your 
saddle, throw your weight forward, one- third o( it 
in the stirrups, and hold jour reins tight. Should 
your horae scare, you are braced in your saddle, and 
he cannot throw you. 

To Make a Horse Stand. 

This lesson is to be first in the stable. Having 
put jour bridle on, drop the reins over his neck, 
and commence caressing his face, and gently work 
backward until you take hold of his tail. Hold ou 
to it, and step back till you are to the length of your 
arm, then gently let his tail fall, and forming a half 
circle, walk back to the head, all the while repeat- 
ing, '* Ho, boy !" Pat his face, rub his eyes, and 
again pass backward, and this time form a complete 
circle round him, bat so near as to keep your hands 
on him. Continue to enlarge your circle, until you 
g3t off as far as the stable will allow. When he will 
stand still in this way, you can take him out on a 
lot and go through the same manipulations. 

To Make a Horse Set on his Haunches. 

First learn the horse to obey you, so that when 
you say **Hol^' he will remain still. Then, having 
learned him to lie down, let him get up on his fore- 
legs, and then stop him. The horse gets up in tliin 
way, and you have only to teach him to hold his 
position for awhile. It does not strain the hort^e to 
set, and you must always use the word "set'' iu 
connection with the feat. Also the word"dowu^' 
when you wish him to fall. 

To Make a Horse come down for Mounting 

Stand by bis side, and stooping down, put up ono 
of his feet, set it as far forward as you can, to make 
him keep it there ; then take up the other and put 
it forward as far as you can, not to have him put 16 
up again. Then with a small stick lightly tap him 



THE ARABIAN HORSE-TAMER. 

on the back of the leg, near the pastem-joint, first 
one leg, Ihen the other, he will soon put them a lit- 
tle farther forward, and then you may in the same 
way spread out his hiud-leg?. Continue this, day 
after day, until he will come down enough at the 
word '• Lower." This trick is easily taught a young 
horse ; but remember, it injures him to often mount 
him thus spread out. 

To Make a iHorse follow yon. 

Take your horse to the stable, put on a circinjr,Ie 
and a bridle with phort reins, which may be checked 
\]p a little acd fastened to the* circingle. Then lead 
lim about a few limes, and letting go the bridle, 
continue to carss him, as you constantly pay '•come 
ilong." If he lag, give h m a light cut behind with 
» loue: whip. Continue this uniil you eucceed. Do 
I ot forget the element of "love" in this as well as 
< ther feats. 

How to Handle Horse's Feet. 

Should the colt refuse to have his feet handled 
he may be made to submit by reproving with the 
bridle and putting a small strap on the hind hoof; 
then pull on this strap and bring the foot up ; then 
at ihe moment he kicks bring down on the mouth 
j-harply with the bridle. In a thort time he will 
submit to your control unconditionally. The same 
principle applies to the use ot this under all circum- 
stances. It is a means of reproof, and certainly hai 
a powerful cH'cct upon a horse. 



TALUABLB RUCIFEfl 

How to f»ake Saur Krma, — Take a largo gtrong woodei 
f OflBelj or cask, resembling a salt beef cask, and capable ol 
containirg as much as is sufficient for the winter's con- 
f umption of a fanuly. Gradually break down or chop th«i 
cabbages (deprived of outside green leaves,) into vei^ 
imall pieces ; begin with one or two cabbages at the bot- 
tom of the cask, and add others at intervals, pressing them 
by means of a wooden spade, against the side of the cask, 
Entil it is full. Then place aiieavy weight on top of it- 
fend allow it to stand near to a warm place, for four or £ ^ 
days. By this time it will have undergone fermentation^ 
and be ready for use. Whilst the cabbages are passing 
through the process of fermentation, a very disagreeable 
fetid, acid smell is exhaled from them : now remove the 
cask to a cool situation, and keep it always covered up. 
Strew Aniseeds among the layers of the cabbage during its 
preparation, which communicates a peculiar flavor to the 
Saur Kraut at an after period. 

In boiling it for the table, two hours is the period for it 
to be on the fire. It forms an excellent nutritious and 
antisoorbutio food for winter use. 

How to mend, a Stove, — ^When a crack is discovered in a 
Btove , through which the fire or smoke penetrates, the ap- 
erture may be completely closed in a moment with a com- 
position consisting of wood ashes, and common salt, mada 
Into paste with a little water, plastered over the crack. 
The good effect is equally certain, whether the stove, &C., 
be cold or hot. 

Bed Bugs, — A strong decoction of ripe red Pepper if 
nid to be as efficacious an antidote to Bed Bugs as can bo 
flelected firom the multitudinous recipes for the purpose. 

Burning Pluid, — Take four quarts of Alcohol and ont 
i[Dar^ of spta. of Turpentine — ^mix well together. 

To Extract Paint from Cotton^ Silk and WocUm 
Goods, — Saturate the spots with spirits of Turpentine, and 
let it remain several hours, then rub it between the handa 
It wiU crumble away, without injuring either the color, 01 
iextore of the article. 



VALUABLE RKGIPBa 

To make Apple Jelly, — Take of Apple Joioe [strained] 
4 lbs. Bugar 1 lb. Boil to a Jelly. 

Strawberry Jelly, — Take of the Juice of Strawborriei 
i lbs., Sugar 1 lb. JBoil to a Jelly. 

To Avoid Injury from Bees, — A wasp or bee swal- 
lowed may be killed before it can do harm, by taking ?, 
teaspoon ful of common salt dissolved in water. It kills 
the insect, and cures the sting. Salt at all times is the 
best cure for external stings ; sweet oil, pounded mallows, 
onions, or powdered chalk made into a paste with water, 
are also efficacious. 

If bees swarm upon the head, smoke tobacco, and hold 
an empty hive over the head, and they will enter it. 

How to Make Rose Water. — Take half an ounce white 
sugar, and drop into it 2 or 3 drops of Otto of Kose ; then 
grind very fine in a mortar. After it is well ground into 
fine powder, pour on it half a pint of cold water, grind 
well for a few moments, and then mix it all with one gal- 
lon of cold water. Let it stand for 3 or 4 days, and strain 
through fine muslin. 

Whitetoashing, — A pint of Varnish mixed with a bucket 
of Whits wash, will give it in a great degree, the qualities 
of paint — and it will withstand all kinds of weather. 

Nankin Dye, — Take Amotto and prepared Kali, equal 
parts, boDed in water ; the proportion of Kali is altered, 
as the color is required to be deeper or lighter ; — used to 
restore the color of faded nankin clothing, or to dye new 
goods of a Nankin color. 



To make Spice Bittere, — Golden Seal, Poplar Bari? 




Put to one ounce of this powder, one quart of sweet wins^ 
let it sttnd a week or two before using it. Dose-—* wine* 
glassful two or three times a day. 



TALDABLB BECIFES. 

Armenian Cement* — Soak Isinglasa in water till coft 
^lien dissolve it in Proof Spirit , add a Lttlo Galbanum oi 
Gum Ammoniac, and mix it i with TinotvTe of Mastick. 

It must bo kept well stopped, and Wu^n wanted, lique 
jfed by the phial being immersed in hot v,ater. Used tc 
cement jewels upon watch-cases j to mend china, or to re- 
place leavefl torn out of books. 

7^ prevent F^ltea from Settling on Ptcturetj Picture 
Frames^ or other Purniture. — Soak a large bundle of 
Leeks for five or six days in a pail of water, ajid then 
wash or sponge the pictures, &c over with it. 

A UKieh to he U9ed to the Arm-pita when the perapiration 
is unpleasant, — Take pure spring water as cold as can b« 

fot, 2 pints ; Tincture of Myrrh, 1 ounce ; Sulphate ( t 
inc, % ounce ; Rose Watery 2 ounces. Mix all together 
and sponge the arm-pits occasionally with it. 

To cure Butter, — Take 2 parts of the best common Sak, 
one part of Sugar, and one part of Salt-petre. Beat them 
ap and mix well together. Take one ounce of this to 
every pound of Butter, work it well into the mass and 
close it up for use. 

Butter thus cured, appears of a rich marrowy consistence 
and fine color, and docs not acquire a brittle hardness, nor 
taste salt. It will keep good Icr three years, if let stand 
three or four weeks before opeui.ag it. 

To Moderate Perspiration. — Take Spring Water, 4 
nonces; Diluted Sulphuric Acid, 40 drops; Compound 
Spirits of Lavender, 2 drachms. Mix. A table-spoonfiil 
twice a day ; keeping the bowels regular by Khubarb. 

Wash to Whiten the A^a?7«.— Take Diluted Sulphurio 
Acid, 2 drachms ; Pump Water, 4 ounces ; Tincture oi 
Myrrh, 1 drachm. Mix. First cleanse with white Soap, 
and then dip the fingers into the wash. 

Soi^ ThrO':^, — Let the Throat be steamc d Tfith Hot Wa- 
ter, in which Hops are inftised ; apply the Hops, after hav- 
ing been scalded so ue time, externally to the dis^iAsed 
pi^ of the throat. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

To^ Join txlasi together, — Take a little Isinglags, and 
melt it in spirits of Wine ; it will form a transparent glue, 
which will unite jglaas, so that tb<^ fracture will be almost 
Imperceptible. The greatest ctre is necessary, that th« 
ipirits of wine shall not boil over into the fire. 

To Renovate old Apple Trees. — Take fresh made Lime 
from the kiln, slake it well with water, and well dress the 
tree with a brush, and the insects and moss will be com- 
pletely destroyed ; tne outer rind fall off, and a new, 
smooth, clean, healthy one formed, and the tree assume a 
most healthy appearance and produce the finest fruit. 

To prevent the Smoking of a Ijamp, — Soak the wick in 
•trons vinegar, and dry it well before you use it : it will 
then burn both sweet and pleasant, and give much satis- 
faction for the trifling trouble in preparing it. 

To make Silvering Powder. — Get from a Drug Store 
1 oz. of what is called Hydrargirum, CumCreta, and mix 
it with 4 oz. Prepared Chalk. Used to give a Silver Pol- 
ish to Brass, Copper, Britannia Ware, &c To be rubbed 
on with a dry cloth. 

Nerve Ointment. — Take half a pint of Neatsfoot oil, one 
gill of Brandy, one gill of spirits of Turpentine and sim- 
mer them together fifteen minutes. Excellent for sprains, 
Bwellings, and Rheumatism. 

To free plants from Leaf-IAce. — Mix 3 ouncec of Flow* 
crs of Sulphur with a bushel of Saw-dust ; scatter thia 
over the plants infested with these insects, and they will 
soon be freed, though a second application may possibly 
te necessary. 

Tq Preserve Eggs. — Apply with a brush a solution of 
Gum Arabic to the shells, or immerse the Eggs therein-— 
let them dry, and afterwards pack them in dry charcoal 
dost. This is vastly superior to the plan of putting Eggs 
op in lime, as the lime makes the shells brittle, and the 
I^W .-^1^ ^^^ worthless, but the Gum process prevent! 
W^r"' fi A'^xiit effected oy changes in the atraospherib 



Human ¥railty. 

In all ages of the world, of which we have 
any accoant, there has prevailed in the youth 
of both sexes a most destructive habit, by rea- 
son of which many thousands of lives are lost 
every year, besides in innumerable instances the 
laying the foundation for disease and a debili- 
tated condition, which the best efforts of a 
life-time do not -'counteract. This habit is known 
by the name of secret habits of youth, or mas- 
turbation, and is one of the most prevalent, the 
most universal and destructive of any that 
afflicts the human race. One reason why the 
vice, or habit, is so very destructive to youth 
is, from the fact that it. is continued in secret 
from day to day, and from year to year, without 
a knowledge of its real consequences. There 
ara very few parents who ever think to warn 
their children of the dangers of this habit, either 
by speaking to them, or putting into their hands 
a treatise on the subject, and even do all in their 
power to keep their children from getting hold 
of any books on the subject. This kind of false 
modesty has been the cause of many a bloom- 
ing youth filling a premature grave, and wfc 
hope to see the time when parents, teachers, 
and guardians, will treat those entrusted to 
their care with more confidence and the exer- 
cise of better judgment. 

This habit, began in youtli, is of ten continued 
many years, even to the age of thirty years or 
more. 

However, it is not always the result of miti- 
ation, or contracted by contact with those who 
indulge 11 the habit, but this is the cause ia 



most cases, and one bad boy will rain twenty 
good ones. There are those who think their 
children can only contract bad habits by con- 
tact, and among the rest the habit of masturba- 
tion, and think that if they can keep their fam- 
ilies from vicious company they are safe. This 
s genei-ally true, but there are exceptions to 
tie rule, for no matter how strict a parent may 
i e, the very innocence of a child makes him a 
ready tool k>r the designing, when they oiiance 
to fall into theh* company. It would take too 
long to narrate the many phases and pe- 
culiarities of the thousands of cases I have 
treated in the last few years. This terrible 
habit is oftener learned at school than else- 
where; more than half of my patients having 
told me that they were taught it while going 
to school. With these facts before us, is it to be 
wondered at that libertines and masturbatora 
become effeminate, and injure their constitu- 
tions, and that girls lose their beauty, their 
charms, amiability, the delicacy of their forms, 
and sweetness of voice? The following are 
some of the consequences of this destructive 
habit ; 

That most fatal disease, consumption, is often 
induced by this habit by debilitating the sys- 
tem, and causing tubercles to be developed in 
the lungs. 

Loss of memory is among tlie most common 
effects produced by it. Kearly all my patients 
complain of this, who have indulged in mastur- 
bation. 

Insanity is sometimes produced by this habit; 
the unusual and unnatural excitement produced 



by the very frequent repetition of the act sooner 
or later reaches the brain, the great nervous 
centre, unless abstained from ; and this weak- 
ness continues in a ratio with the extent to 
which the practice has been carried, until it no 
longer controls the body, and there is lowness 
of spirits, a disposition to commit suicide, as 
many patients have informed me, restlessness, 
discontented mind, and an exceedingly unhappy 
irritability of temper, causing the patient to 
make himself and everybody around him un- 
happy. 

An uneasy aching pain, heaviness, and weak- 
ness across the back and loins, is a frequent 
symptom, especially in the morning. 

Palpitation of the heart, shortness of breath, 
and nervousness, also result from masturbation. 

A nervous aching pain in the head, bones 
and muscles, resembling rheumatism, is a fre- 
quent consequence. By weakening the general 
powers of the system, masturbators have not 
the ordinary powers of resisting diseases, and 
for this reason, as soon as they expose them- 
selves to an atmosphere tainted with ordinary 
epidemic poisons, such as fevers, &c., they are 
more liable to the disease. 

A thin, watery, or gleety discharge, frequent- 
ly occurs, in old cases, showing extreme weak- 
ness and wasting of the parts. 

A gradual wasting away of the testicles, and 
entire loss of vitility, is a common occurrence 
with persons long addicted to this secret habit. 

A very frequent desire to pass the urine, and 
an inability to hold it, are the frequent r&sults 
of masturbation; — sometimes, however, the/ 



cannot pass the urine witliont the aid of a 
catheter to draw it oli. Stricture or narrowing 
of the passage is produced by this habit, thus 
laying the foundation for an untold amount of 
nisery and suffering. 

In females, the following diseases are pro- 
duced: — Whites, loss of sensation, falling out 
of the hairs and eyebrows, bad breath, loss of 
the natural voice, — barrenness, falling of the 
womb, epileptic fits, ulceration of the neck of 
the womb, &c. The most frequent disease pro- 
duced by masturbation in males, is called 
spermatorrhoea, or involuntary emission during 
sleep. These at first are rare, happening only 
in the course of two or three weeks, and takes 
place during a dream of a lascivious character. 
— They soon become more frequent, and if 
accompanied by a dream, they do not wake the 
person, and finally they happen almost or quite 
without any sensation. 

Having described the nature and symptoms 
of this vice and its effects on the system, wo 
would now beg to offer you our advice as a 
medical man. But the delicate nature of the 
advice is such as could not v/ith propriety be 
inserted in these columns, as it is intended for 
all classes. This advice, then, can only be 
given to each person individually, according to 
the amount of damnge the system has sustained, 
the length of time it has been practised, the 
peculiarity of the constitution, the age of the 
patient, &;c. The treatment which might be 
good for one individual, might be of no service 
whatever to another, and under these circum- 
stances, the only safe plan for every person 



who has been guilty of this practice, is to con- 
Bult a physician immediately. I offer you my 
services on the "live and let live" principle, 
and in the reach of all. In a private circular 
which I send to all such as apply to me for 
advice on this disease, [or vice, as you may 
choose to call it,] the most explicit directions 
are given, and along with this, medical treat- 
ment, which at once puts vitality into the 
system, and speedily restores the parts to a 
healthy state, if directions are followed. By 
consulting me immediately, you may save your- 
self from much suffering, uneasiness of mind, 
and be restored to health. — If you go on, you 
may make of a once stout and robust frame, a 
total wreck, unfitting yourself forever for the 
married state. Do not risk all this for the sake 
of a few dollars, but write to me at once and 
give a full history of your case, and rest assured 
I will endeavor to be your confidential friend 
and benefactor. 

I^^All letters destroyed as soon as answered. 
Persons visiting the city, who prefer to do so. 
can call at my office ^o. 80 Cedar Street, 

between 9 a. m. and 4 p. m., or enclose 
tne amount in a Eegistered letter, directed to 
Dr. M. L. Bye^-, Box 4,669 P. 0., K Y. City. 
Every thing can be sent so that no one can tell 
it from an ordinary letter, and is carefully 
sealed up. Do not feel any delicacy in con- 
sulting me, but speak as to a friend — I will try 
to do you good. 

Persons wishing advice or medical treatment, 
will please answer the following questions on 
the first application. At what ago did you be- 



gin this habit, and how often indulged in, hoTt 
long continued, and, if abandoned, how long 
since? Is your system much weakened? Are 
you nervous and irritable ? Have you short 
ness of breath or palpitation of the heart? Il 
you have emissions, how often, and do they 
weaken you ? Do you have any heat or unnatu- 
al feeling, tingling fullness, or other trouble in 
he parts? Have you scalding or pain in 
making water, and do you urinate naturally 
and free? Is the urine of natural color? Wha 
is your general health, the state of your appe 
tite and condition of your bowels? Your agf 
occupation, mode of living, and have you an, 
predisposition to consumption or other diseases 
Married or single? — Do you lose semen durinp 
a movement of the bowels ? Do you lose semea 
AFTER passing urine? Is the memory much 
impaired ? 

Persons applying by letter for treatment, 
will please enclose five dollars, and 25 cents for 
postage, and I will forward medical treatment 
by return mail. 

When desii'ed, the medicines can be sent 
by Express. 
All letters must be plainly written, giving tno 
name of the person, or initials, the Post Office, 
County and State, and be addressed to Dr. M. 
I... BYP^ST, Box 4,669 Post Office, New York 
City, office No. 80 Cedar St 



CONDEMN NO MAN WITHOUT A TEIAL. 

" PROVE ALL THINGS!" 
*« Hold fast tliat "wliicli is good." 

I am aware that in issuing a pamphlet like this 
to the public, and sending copies thereof broad- 
cast throughout the length and breadth of our 
country, that I have much to contend within the 
way of public prejudice. It is true that persons 
calling themselves physicians, have issued flam- 
in circulars, representing what they could do and 
what they would do, for the afflicted, and that 
they have grossly swindled many persons, de- 
frauding them, and getting their money without 
compl^dng with their specious promises. This 
has been the case in this, as in all other large ci- 
ties of the civilized world. And yet that does 
not argue that there are not honorable, high- 
minded, and competent physicians, who prefer to 
issue a medical pamphlet, circular or public jour- 
nal, and thereby make themselves more widely 
known, and bring the peculiar medical skill 
which they have acquired by long years of stu- 
dy, research and practice, before the people, 
that they may reap a commensurate reward, ra- 
ther than pled along in a professional career 
which promise a *' head whitened o'er with the 
frost of many winters," before they expect to get 
a ' paying practice,' which, by the way, comes in 
just about the time of life when the physical 
energies are well nigh exhausted. 

It is right that in catering for public patron- 
age and favor, by coming before the people, as I 
^o, that I should let it be known who I am. I 
take pleasure in doing so : I have been engaged 
since 1853, in the practice of my profession, in 
the city of New York, but not being of a robust 



constitution, I have confined myself to " office 
practice,'' and consultation by letter, that being 
less laborious, and better suited to my physical 
condition. During this time I have written, edit- 
ed and compiled altogether about thirty dilFerent 
books, some of which have been published in New 
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, by the 
most respectable publishers in the country, and 
the others I have published myself. 

I have also during this time edited and pub 
lished the " United States Ga^^^t^^," a large month- 
ly newspaper, (for seven yea-rs.) And for a num- 
ber of years past have been publishing the " J^ew 
YorJc Medical Journal," I have also been manu- 
facturing and selling for many years past, valua-^ 
ble " _2^r<92;ri6far?/m^f??"cin^s," which have given bet- 
ter general satisfaction than any other medicines 
I have known of. My rule has been to deal 
strictly on the live-and-let-live principle, paying 
Cash in all my business transactions, and never 
meddling with the business or concerns of other 
people. 

I have tried to deal honestly and fairly with 
all men, and have not intentionally given cause 
cause of offence to any living being ; and I can 
defy any man to say that I owe him one dollar, 
or that I have ever been guilty of a dishonorable 
act. 

I am a graduate of the " Medical Bejmrtment of 
the University of the City of New York,'' — see copy 
of DiiJloraa — and pay my dues to the Govern- 
ment under which I live, and I am an American 
citizen, being a native of the State of Tennessee. 
I am over 4U years of ago, and have a wife and chil- 
dren, for whose welfare and happiness it affords 
me pleasure to labor. I am a member, and have 
been for many years, of the " Methodist Episco- 



pal Churcli." and have never brought reproacli 
on the church of my choice, or the religion which 
I profess. 

I would respectfully refer to the numerous re- 
commendations published elsewhere, and solicit 
from my fellow citizens in all parts of our coun- 
try, a continuance of their patronage. 

MAECUS L. BYKN, M. D., 
No. 80 Cedar Street, New York. 



A VALUABLE MEDICINR 
DR. BYRN'S 

Compound Extract of Buchu. 

No one Medicine, perhaps, has been more extensively adverti- 
sed than Kx tract of Bncliu, and none that has a larger 
Bale. Ic has remarkable medicinal qualities. The "United 
States Dispensary,*' considered am mg the best medical authori- 
t3'- in the world, on the article *'Baclia," has the following 
words of commendation : 

" This Medicine consists of the leaves of plants growing at the 
Cape of Good Hope. These leaves are collected by the Hottex- 
T0T3. who value them on account of their odor, and, under the 
name of Bookoo, rub them in a state of powder upon their greasy 
bodies, * * Buchu leaves are gently stimulant, with a *' pecu- 
liar tendency** to the urinary organs. The Hottentots have used 
them in a variety of disease3. * * They are given chiefly in 
diseases of the urinary organs, such as GraveIi, Chronic Ca.- 
TA.RRH OF THs BLADDER, morbid irritation of the Bladder and 
Urethra, disease of the Prostate Gland, retention or incontinence 
of urine from loss of tone in the parts. The remedy has also 
been recommended in Dyspepsia, Chronic Rheumatism, and Cu- 
taneous affections." 

It will be se-jnby the above high medical authority, that there 
is real merit, positive curative properties in Buchu, Now, the 
question is, can the medicine be obtained pure ? and if 

so, at a LIVING pxicK ? I must say frankly, that a large share of 
the Extract of Buchu, so called, which is sold in this country, is 



nothing but Extractor Liquorice, scented with a tincture of Bu 

chu leaves. 

Now, under these circumstances, it ■will be seen that it is high- 
ly necessary to get GE^JUlNE i^xiract of Buchu, to be benefitieil 
l.y its use. 1 have prepared an article that 1 warrant GEis U- 
INb: (JUMPOUxND EXIKACT OF li UCH U 1 It is put up in 
jBoxes^ instead of Bottles, and each box contaius enough of tho 
medicine m poryder to make c;2e gtia7'ioi the Extract, Ail 
that is necessary for those who wish to use it, is to put the powder 
into a bottle and add some water and spirits to it, and it is ready 
for use. It will be observed that one box of my GENUINE Ex- 
tract of Buchu, which costs only 50 cts., makes as much as you 
would get for $5.00 in bottles ready made, making it the cheapest 
medicine in the world. 

This COMPOUND EXTRACT OF BUCHU is a valuable reme- 
dy in all forms of diseases of the genito-urinary organs, even in 
those cases of long standing, such as weaknesses arising from 
sexual excesses, habits of dissipation, early indiscretion, &c., at- 
tended with the following symptoms : 

Indisposition to Exertion, Loss of Memory, "Weak Nerves, Hor 
ror of Disease, Dimness of Vision, Hot Hands, Dryness of the 
Skin. Universal Lassitude, Lo-s of Power, Difliculty of Breath- 
ing-, Trembling, Wakefulness, Pain in the Back, Flushing of tlie 
liodj''. Eruptions of the Face, JPallid Countenance. 

For Sexual Diseases (or secret diseases as they are oftentimes 
called) this is a le.nedy of great va'.ue, at but little expense, lit- 
tle or no change of diet, and no inconvenience or exposure. It is 
equally good lor all affections of the organs whether existing in 
male or female, from whatever cause produced. Di^ease3 of 
these organs require ^iureiio Medicines to operate through 
the Kidneys and cause an increased flow of urine, and this COM- 
POUND EXTRACT OF BUCHU \%\\i^ great l>iureiicy and as 
you will see, is recommended by the highest medical writers, 
for all the distjases of the Bladder, Kidneys, etc. 

It is a medicine of peculiar benefit to old men, who are often 
troubled with diseases of the urinary organs. 

Price SOcts., sent free of postage by mail. Send Cash to Dr. 
M L B^^jtiN, Box letij P. 0- Kew York. Office No. 60 Cedar 



HEDICAl EBUCATION". 



As there are so many impostors in large cities— men 
pretending to be phvsiciaus and surgeons, and have never 
been properly qualified to act in such capacity, I have 
concludt.d to produce the evidence for the intbrmaiion 
and benefit ( f thoce who do not know me personally, of 
my Medical Educnion having been regnliriy compltted 
in one of the fir^t Medical Schools ia Ameiica. I trust 
that hereafter, persons wishing to consult me, wiU be 
latisfie-l thdt they are placing themselves in the hands of 
a regularly educated physician. The followi- g is a copy 
cf the Diploma. (traT;slated) awardtd to M. L. Bykn by 
the University of the City of New York, Ma''ch3d, 1851 : 
•' The Chancellor, Professors aad Council of the Univer- 
sity of the City cf New York — To all and singular, the 
persons readiDg these writings, wishing continued health 
in our Lord Jesus Chii^t — Be it Known, that io has 
pleased us under the authority bsit'^wed by public charter 
iu this institution, to adorn M. L. Byrn, an ui right man, 
in the first pi ^ce having undergone an examination, im- 
bued with the excellent ait of medicine and science of 
surgery, with the title and degree oi Doctor of Medicine^ 
and to grant to him all rights, honors and privileges per- 
taining t) the said deg'ce. In Tes'imoni/, thereof, v/e 
affix to these letters of this University the seal and cur 
handwriting. Given from the buildings of the Univer- 
sity of New York, th.^ 3d day of March^ 1851, and of the 
independence of the United States, the 73d." 
(.-igned) 
JOHN W, DRAPER, Chancellor, 
GRANVILLE S. PATTISON, M. D. Professor of Ana- 
tomy. 

^MAT?TIN PAINE, ^f D , Prnfessor of Materia 

Medica and Therap<#utics. 
^JOHN W. DRAPER U. D Professor of Chcm- 
istrv and Physiology. 
E. BARTLETT,M.D , Professor of the Institutes and 

Practice of Medicine. 
G S BEDFORD, M.D, Professor of Obstetrics. 
S. D. GROSS, M D , Profes.sor of Surgery. 

rJOH"^C GREF.N, President. 
Council, ■{ WILLIAM B MACLAY, Sec'y^ 
j^A. C. KIN^GSLAND, Mavor. 



Tli8 Art of Beantifyim tlie Hair, 

With Bules for promoting its Growth and PreseT" 
mtion,—By M. L. Byrn, M. D. 

This val liable book teaches how to Gloss and 
Curl the Hair. How to make Curling Fluids, &c. 
How to use Curling Irons without injury, &c. 
How to put up the Hair in Papillo fetes. Eules 
for Dressing, Curling, Twisting and Plaiting the 
Hair. How to Comb and Brush the Hair cor- 
rectly. It tells you why the Hair turns Grey 
or falls out, &c. It gives you the remedies for 
Grej^ Hair, It teaches you the causes of Baldness, 
with the remedies therefor. How to cultivate 
the Beard, Mustachios, and Whiskers, and rules 
for beautifying them. It gives the rules for pro- 
per principles of Shaving, and how to avoid in- 
conveniences in the use of the razor. How to 
cultivate long eye brows and eyelashes, and rules 
for beautifying them, &c. How to make various 
kinds of Hair Oils. Hair Dyes, Pomades, Hair 
Powders, Perfumes, &c., &c. Also, other valuable 
information we have not room to enumerate. — 
This book is warranted to give satisfaction ; sent 
by mail, free of postage, for 25 cents. 

Direct aU orders to Dr. M. L. Byrit, Box 4,669 
Post Office New York City. 



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DE. BYEN'S 

Cure for FimBles or forms in tlie Face. 

"Warranted to be entirely harmless, is used with- 
out any trouble, and leaves the skin soft and 
smooth, if used according to directions. Price 
only 30 cents a package, or four for $1.00. Sent 
in a letter, free of postage. 

Bend Cash to Dr. M. L. Btrn, Box 4,669 Post 
Office New York Office, 80 Cedar Street. 



VARICOCEI^E. 

Almost the first symptom produced either by 
masturbation or excessive sexual indulgence, is a 
liabby, relaxed condition of the parts ; the pri- 
vates hang lower than usual, the spermatic cordis 
relaxed, and there is a dull, aching, heavy, drag- 
ging feeling in the parts, with sometimes, in more 
advanced stages, pains shooting up occasionally 
into the groin and lower part of the abdomen, 
and also a heavy aching feeling in the small of 
the back. There is enlargement on one side, us- 
ually the left,' and the scrotum feels like a bag of 
worms. There is pain, and at times a coldness 
and numbness in the privates. The parts should 
be immediately strengthened, and kept in their 
proper and natural position. With this view I 
have prepared a " Medicated Bandage." I would 
especially recommend those who have applied for 
medical treatment for masturbation, or effects of 
sexual excesses, to get one of these bandages. 

Also, men advanced in life, would be benefitted 
by wearing one of these bandages. 

Sent in a letter free of postage for Two Dol- 
lars. Direct all letters to M. L. Byrk, M. D. 
Box 4,669 Post Office New York City. 



. Dr. Byrnes Cnre for Rlienmalism. 

This is prepared on strictly Scientific Princi- 
ples, and is adapted to the cure of Old cases of 
Chronic Bheumatism, which ordinary remedies 
do not cure, as well as the ordinary cases of this 
painful disease. "Warranted to give satisfaction 
if directions are followed. Price only 50 cents a 
package. Sent in a letter free of postage. 

Send cash to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 4,669 P. O. 
New York, (office 80 Cedar St.) 



The Physiology of Marriage, 

AND 

- -^ PHILOSOPHY OF GENERATION, 

/L MARBIAOE GUIDE FOR EVERYBODY. 

BY M. L. BYRN, M. D. 
Our happiness, or our misery, in this life, great- 
ly depends upon our being happily matched in 
marriage. Whom to marry, when to marry, how 
to tell beforehand what kind of person we are 
making love to, whether kind, gentle and loving, 
or morose, cross and fretful ; whether industrious 
or lazy, faithful or false ; whether they will be 
healthy or sickly — in fact, a thousand things of 
vital importance to the married, or those contem- 
plating marriage, on this subject should be known. 
Now, how are you to know them ? Send 25 cents 
for this book, it tells you all about this important 
subject necessary for you to know. It is a private 
and confidential friend, for reliable medical and 
scientific consultation on a subject ol vital im- 
portance, and has a word in season for all classes, 
ages, sexes, and conditions of our race. Single 
copies 25 cents ; sent by mail free of postage. 
All orders must be sent to 

DR. M. L. BYEN, 
Box 4,669 Post Office, New York. 
Office, 80 Cedar St. 

rr 

Dr. Byrn's Core for Piles. 

This painful affection is relieved in a few mo- 
ments by this remedy, and is permanently cured 
by following directions in a few weeks. It is 
used for Blind or Bleeding, Inward or Outward 
Piles, with entire safety, and satisfaction is war- 
ranted. Price 50 cents a package. Sent free of 
postage. 

Send Cash to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 4,669 Post 
Office New York. Office, 80 Cedar Street. 



THE SECRET OF BEAUTY, 

OB 

Y0UE3G PEOPLE'S BOOK. 

This book contains directions for K-emoTfj:^ 
Freckles, Tan, Sunburn, Discolorations, Moles* 
&o. Also bow to beautify the Complexion, Sof- 
ten the Skin, &c. How to make Perfumes, an(? 
tbo various articles for the Toilet, the wardroba 
and the pocket, for ladies and gentlemen. How 
to preserve and beautify the Teeth ; to cure Chap-' 
ped hands, Lips and Face ; to cure Eingworn* 
and Frostbite or Chilblain ; to cure Pimples. 
Yv^arts, Wiinkles, Corns, &c. ; how to have bright 
eyes and rosy checks. Directions how to make 
tooth powder. Camphor Cream, Lip Salve, Flesh 
Powder, Colojre Water, Honey Water, the De* 
Icctable Odor, Lavender Water, Macassar Oil, Lip 
Honey, Balm of Mecca, &c. This is emphaticallji 
the Young Feovle^ Book. 

Price only 15 cents a copy — sent in a wrapper; 
secure from observation, postage paid. Send or* 
ders to Dr. M. L. Bm^r, Box 4,669 P. O. New 
York City. Office, 80 Cedar Street. 

DE. M. L. BYEN'S 

fSalcyon Hue ©r Hair Tonic. 

For Preserving and BecuMfying the Hair. 

This preparation is warranted not to injure the 
hair ; it is used to prevent the hair from coming 
out, is a nice perfumed dressing foj the hair, and 
though it does not stain the tingoro or skin, it 
will make Gray Hair beautifully Brown or Black, 
as may be desired. Price, 30 cents a package, or 
four for $1.00, sent free of postage. 

Send cash to Dr. M. L. BYEN, Box i,6e9, Vo^i 
Office, New York City, (office 80 Cedar stce^t.) 



Catanh in Ihe Head, 



/■ 



This is characterized by a ttlick mno »-TKJia?©al 
matter, collecting in the posterior nares, sometimGU 
extending to the frontal sinus (above the root ol 
the no.se), which is often discharged from the nosc/ 
or drawn down into the throat, and then spit out of 
the mouth, or as is often the case, accidentallj swal- 
lowed ; and making its way into the stomach, often 
gives ria© to derangement of the digestive organs, 
owing to the nauseating and foetid odor of the mat- 
ter. The breath sometimes becomes so unpleasant 
as to render the person unfit for society ; there is a 
feeling of Kullness and dryness in the roof of the 
oouih, throat, and posterior nares, and a frequent 
disposition to " clear the head and throat." Tho 
discharge, at first almost colorless, becomes after a 
time of a yellowish hue, and exceedingly offensivo 
The disease, proceeding to the tube leading from 
the throat to the internal ear, makes the patient 
hard of hearing, with roaring or buzzing sound in 
the head. The general health soon becomes affect- 
ed, the countenance becomes sallow, there is loa oi 
appetite and wasting ©f the general strength, and 
loss of flesh. Unless cured, the disease often fol- 
lows the sufferer to the grave — but by proper treat- 
v..ment it can be cured. 

Persons being afflicted as above described, by 
writing to me, giving particulars of their case, and 
enclosing five dollaiis, and 50 cents for postage, 
will receive by return of mail, medical treatment 
and Inlialer for this disease. Direct leiters to 
M. L. Byrn, M. D., Box 4GG9 P. 0., or call at 

80 Cedar Street 
from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. 



DR. M. L. BYEN'S 

CELEBRATED 

Antidote for Tobacco!' 

This is not a Substitute, but A CURE, for Chei^ 
Infj, Smoking, and Siiutf-taking. 

I have treated thousands of cases within the last 
twelve years, and cured them entirely, some oJ 
which have been using tobacco for twenty or thirty 
years. I use only vegetable remedies and warrant 
iiemnot to impair the system; and if taken accord- 
ing to my directions, a cure is guaranteed, and that 
wilbout inconvenience or injury to the system. 

This medicine is prepared to enable those whode- 
eire it, totally and in a few days time, to abandon 
the use of tobacco in any and every form. It is the 
means of destroying the longing or taste which per- 
sons have for tobacco, and thereby every one may 
abandon its use. Besides this, it acts as a tonic on 
the system, and also puriifies the breath, leaving a 
pleasant taste in the mouth. It also regulates the 
bowels, and is an excellent correcter of the bile. It 
is sold at Fifty Cents a Package. In a great many 
cases one package is sufficient, but the best plan ia 
to send $1.00 for two packages so as to be sure. 
Five Packages for Two Dollars, or Fourteen Pack- 
ages for Five Dollars sent free by mail — 100 pack- 
ages by express for $20. 

Send all orders to Dr. M. U EYRN, Box 4669, P. 
O. New York City. 

Few persons have any idea of the terrible effects 
of this noxious weed on the human system. Dyspep- 
sia. Neuralgia. Headache, Disease of the Liver, Sal- 
low Complexion, Costiveness of the Bowels, Nerv- 
ousness, Loss of Memory, undue excitability of the 
system, as seen in peevishness, ungovernable lem- 
pers, impatience, restlessness <l;c, and other dise&sei 
are the afiiictions brought on by its use. 




MAGNETO ELECTRICITY. 

By means of the above MAGK&ro-ELECTitic Machine, many 
Chronic di-^eases can be healed mat could not by any other sys- 
tem of medication. This machine produces Galvanic Electri- 
city, by simply turning a crank. It requires no battery, no so- 
lutions, and no frictions, but developes Electiicity by whatis 
called the inductive influence of a jicrmanent magnet, and it 
gives a current of the same chir«cter of the ELECTRO-magnetio 
machines, which require a battery to actuate them. The ma- 
chine is SMALL, CDNYEMENT, beinij enclosed in a brass-cornered 
mahogany box, and, with good earn, will last alife-iiaie. There 
is a *' Book of Directions" for optrating the machine, and every 
thing complete for treating all the various forms of dise;<j?es that 
goes graiis with each machine sold. Price of machine, all com- 
plete, $12.r0. Send cash to DR. M. L. BYRiV, Box 4,e6Q, Post 
Office New York City. Office, 80 Cedar street. 

1^^ How to make money with tJiis MacJdne. .^^J 

By purchasing one of these machines, and getting well ac- 
quainted with its operations, and getting out some little hand- 
bills or advertise in the local newspaper, offering to apply Medi- 
cal Electricity to those who are sick, at 10 or 15 cents for ea-h 
application. In this way you may soon get a run of custom, and 
that which pays ; for persons who feel benefitted by it will conti- 
nue to come trom day to day, and receive an application of the re- 
medy. And also a great many persons out of mere cubiositt, will 
*' take a shock" or two ; in many cases you can o!ten get up a 
club of ten or fifteen persons, and apply the Electricity lo all at 
once, by uniting their hands together and farming a circle. — 
No investmentof $12 will pay ayoung man better than one of 
these machines, operated in this way ; it will give a fine opportr 
nity for travelling and seeing the world and making money at tb 
came time. 

Any person desiring further particulars, wil' please adr* 
PR. M. T-. P.YRN. Box 4,6C9 P. 0. New York, or call at - 
fice, 80 Cedar street. 



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THE- MYSTERY OF lEl 

A Fainil> Piiysiciaii & Hi 

rr«i>Hr.rd for tlie us* (j1 F'aiiiili«t, PUiiJ 

M . LAFA.YE T L 1 

Gr»iluiit« of lh« LJnivcr* ty of N«w Turk, " Aathorof I'oison ■ in our Food,' 

.*/ ^ooA- of thig kind has louf/ been needed. 

It hita been wriaeu lor ihe "Teoplel ' in pla.u language bo 
a8 to be easily under* lood, ^ 

Tiie tr»i»tuieut recommended is mild, and Ihc remeaies pre- 
eciibed are auon as arc well icuowu lo ihe Medicai Faculty, 
andaroiMPLK and SArr. aud to be obtained at any ordiiiary 
drug Btore. it gives ail necet^sary ajtoroiaiion "WiLhout iiHjnK 
iiedical terms, and la. beyond doubt, liiwbf at Faiinil y Ooc- 
t«»r Book, t bat iiaa efer been piibiiabej. it i^.juLtiuttMt u- ;i 
guide lor preserving he^iltli a^d pioit^gmg liie, b.v ; 
kina oi iniormation i^couciiea in Ungiji||^ iVeelrom Uic 
uicalities), which lias long beeu^©e<»d JmJj^ maespB. Tne 
object has been no only to simpiuy tii^ JLa^^^Biwalih and phy- 
sical edUGAiion, butto ^ive eucti pniiudetscnHjpxsoi tiie variuua 
ailmonis which oar bodies are subject to, tn^fc every one may 
know from the symptcms ea.h ailment or disease ad be t-n- 
obied to give tne bedt remedies, wnerc a physician cannot be 
hau, or, in cases of eifiergeucy, to know what lo do belonifa pliy 
Biciau arrives, so as to allevia e suffer- ng (^ 1^) be ^heJ'-3^HLni»^ oi 
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